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AF52 HWV

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Purple Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourPurple
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2002 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 129,699 miles on the clock, averaging 12,324 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for AF52 HWV

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,699
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
12,324

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading129,699 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,391
Average per year12,324
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AF52 HWV 32k56k81k105k130k '05'13'09

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,699 miles
Since last MOT+14,391 miles
PASS
Mileage115,308 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,308 miles
Since last MOT+16,417 miles
PASS
Mileage98,891 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,891 miles
Since last MOT+14,387 miles
PASS
Mileage84,504 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,503 miles
Since last MOT+13,414 miles
PASS
Mileage71,089 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,089 miles
Since last MOT+13,294 miles
PASS
Mileage57,795 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,735 miles
Since last MOT+8,565 miles
PASS
Mileage49,170 miles
Since last MOT+7,965 miles
PASS
Mileage41,205 miles
Since last MOT+9,681 miles
PASS
Mileage31,524 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,524 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Polo models (2002–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 HWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AF52 HWV

What car is AF52 HWV?

AF52 HWV is an purple Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2002.

What is the mileage of AF52 HWV?

The last recorded mileage for AF52 HWV was 129,699 miles, recorded on 7 Sep 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF52 HWV passed its MOT?

AF52 HWV has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 7 Sep 2013.

Is AF52 HWV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF52 HWV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AF52 HWV?

AF52 HWV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.